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Return to the Moon Featured Article
Return to the Moon
Forty years ago, people walked on the moon. Now, NASA has big plans for going back there—and beyond.

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A Glimpse of Gorillas A Glimpse of Gorillas
Western lowland gorillas are shy and peaceful animals. They usually stay hidden from people. Yet thanks to the hard work of a scientist, you can come face-to-face with a gorilla group. Meet a silverback named Kingo and his family on page 8 of our May 2009 issue.
Pedal Power Pedal Power
No matter where you look, bicyclists are on the go. In large cities, they pedal to work. In small towns, they ride to school. People zoom for fun and zip for work. Travel back to bicycle beginnings on page 14 of our May 2009 issue.
Dinosaurs in Motion Dinosaurs in Motion
Moviegoers loved the film Jurassic Park. The dinosaurs were the stars of the show. Yet dinos haven't lived on Earth for 65 million years! Learn how moviemakers managed to bring dinosaurs to life on page 20 of our May 2009 issue.



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